Operational Excellence FacilitatorOpex Facilitator

Müller UK & Ireland; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 4x

Healthcare cash plan

33 days holiday

Perk box access

Buy/sell annual leave

Career development opportunities

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Facilitator to lead site-wide improvement initiatives at Severnside, Stonehouse. You will drive Lean, TPM and Six Sigma projects, coaching teams to optimise value and embed a continuous improvement culture across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder influence and the delivery of sustainable efficiency gains while maintaining a proactive change mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing or Production environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma principles (Green Belt desirable).
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support Operational Excellence projects across site.
• Use data analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach and influence teams to drive positive operational change.
• Deploy Lean and TPM tools including 5S, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis and Standard Work.
• Drive continuous improvement activities focused on eliminating waste and improving efficiency.
• Support the development and delivery of local performance management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance productivity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Deliver on-the-job coaching and training to support colleague development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

5S

SMED

Autonomous Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Standard Work

Job description

Operational Excellence Facilitator

Location:Severnside, Old Ends Lane, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2DG
Hours:Monday to Friday, Onsite, 9:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operational Excellence Facilitatorto join our team at Severnside. This is an exciting opportunity to support the deployment of Operational Excellence initiatives across site, driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and enhancing operational performance.

Working closely with operational teams, you will facilitate, coach and support colleagues in delivering improvement projects, using Lean, TPM and Six Sigma methodologies to optimise value creation and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing or Production environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles (Green Belt desirable).
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach with a passion for driving positive change and delivering results.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support Operational Excellence projects across site.
• Use data analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach and influence teams to drive positive operational change.
• Deploy Lean and TPM tools including 5S, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis and Standard Work.
• Drive continuous improvement activities focused on eliminating waste and improving efficiency.
• Support the development and delivery of local performance management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance productivity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Deliver on-the-job coaching and training to support colleague development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Up to 10% bonus
• 4x Life Assurance
• Single Healthcare Cash Plan
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Access to Perk box, offering discounts on holidays, shopping, lifestyle benefits and much more
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development programmes

Why Join Us?

At Müller, we are passionate about continuous improvement and empowering our colleagues to make a real difference. If you enjoy solving problems, influencing change and driving operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.